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Norwich City are edging closer to the relegation zone after allowing their five point table lead to Fulham dwindle down to two as the Cottagers handed the Canaries yet another road defeat, 1-0.

Norwich had opportunities aplenty but timely Fulham defending and a tough outing for Ricky van Wolfswinkel led to their demise. van Wolfswinkel was at the end of their best chance, firing a volley from point blank range, but Fulham keeper David Stockdale somehow blocked it in time. Later, on another good buildup, van Wolfswinkel had the ball in space out wide, just outside the box, and layed a pass off....to no one. van Wolfswinkel has been a huge disappointment for the Canaries this season, scoring only once, all the way back on opening day. They are two points above the relegation zone, but their final four opponents are Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Ouch. Sat, Apr 12, 2014 01:03:00 PM

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel is, at long last, over his toe injury, and has been named in the provisional squad that will play at Sunderland this weekend.

It's been a rough start to Van Wolfswinkel's Norwich career. A toe injury doesn't sound like much, but they can be incredibly painful. The striker has been out for months, and Gary Hooper has made the starting forward role his own now. Regardless, the Canaries will be happy to have their record-signing available. Sat, Dec 21, 2013 01:54:00 AM

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel has come through training this week, and could be in line for a role against Swansea City.

While it's unlikely that Norwich will deviate from the team that beat West Brom last week, with Gary Hooper leading the line, they'll be happy to get their summer signing back on the pitch at some point in the match. Sat, Dec 14, 2013 02:22:00 AM

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, who has been struggling with a toe injury, is targeting Norwich's match against Swansea for his return.

Norwich have been hit by injuries to key attackers all season, with Robert Snodgrass and Anthony Pilkington the latest to go down. Van Wolfswinkel's return would be a boost to the club, but only if it coincided with the striker finding his goal-scoring touch as well. Tue, Nov 26, 2013 06:32:00 PM

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Ricky Van Wolfswinkel is, at long last, over his toe injury, and has been named in the provisional squad that will play at Sunderland this weekend.

It's been a rough start to Van Wolfswinkel's Norwich career. A toe injury doesn't sound like much, but they can be incredibly painful. The striker has been out for months, and Gary Hooper has made the starting forward role his own now. Regardless, the Canaries will be happy to have their record-signing available.

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel has come through training this week, and could be in line for a role against Swansea City.

While it's unlikely that Norwich will deviate from the team that beat West Brom last week, with Gary Hooper leading the line, they'll be happy to get their summer signing back on the pitch at some point in the match.

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, who has been struggling with a toe injury, is targeting Norwich's match against Swansea for his return.

Norwich have been hit by injuries to key attackers all season, with Robert Snodgrass and Anthony Pilkington the latest to go down. Van Wolfswinkel's return would be a boost to the club, but only if it coincided with the striker finding his goal-scoring touch as well.

Norwich striker Ricky Van Wolfswinkel is "touch and go for Saturday" when Norwich City take on Cardiff.

This weekend's match if big for Norwich as they look to climb out of the relegation zone. Summer signing Van Wolfswinkel will likely miss the match with a foot injury. If he remains out, Gary Hooper will continue to lead the line for the Canaries.

Van Wolfswinkel should be back at the weekend against Stoke City, but is taking no chances. Manager Chris Hughton alse revealed that Van Wolfswinkel will take penalties for the Canaries going forward, as Robert Snodgrass has missed his last two opportunities.

Norwich City have confirmed the signing of striker Gary Hooper from Celtic FC.

Norwich continue to overhaul the squad that was among the lowest goal-scorers last season. Grant Holt has moved to Wigan, and now Hooper has been brought in to partner, or more likely deputize for, Ricky van Wolfswinkel.